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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Romulus library receives ‘enhanced’ state rating

The Romulus Public Library (QSAC). Romulus Public Library ” als stay new and relevant by
is among only 15 elite facilities received the basic, or “Essential being acquired within the last
in the state to be rated Level”, rating in January 2017 The staff of the Romulus Public Library five years.
“enhanced” by the Library of and personnel have been work- is to be commended for achieving “The staff of the Romulus
Michigan. ing to earn the upgraded rating Public Library is to be com-
This month, the Romulus since that time, according to a a vital milestone in library service. mended for achieving a vital
library was honored for meeting library spokesperson. Fewer milestone in library service,”
the enhanced level require- than 15 libraries in the state said State Librarian Randy
ments by the Library of have currently achieved the ing to achieve this upgrade Other improvements include Riley.
Michigan. To earn that presti- Enhanced Level rating. include 55 hours of service per publishing a monthly e-newslet- The Romulus Public Library
gious certification, the library “We are proud that the week. In comparison, the library ter, offering one-on-one digital serves residents of Romulus and
demonstrated competence in Romulus Public Library has was open only 29 hours in 2011 literacy training for basic com- Huron Township and provides
seven categories of achievement done such good work in provid- when current Director Patty puter skills, social media and resources and services to
including human resources; gov- ing services deemed 'enhanced' Braden was first hired into the other electronic questions, inform, educate, enlighten and
ernance/administration; servic- by the Library of Michigan,” said position. installing new, automatic entry entertain the members of its
es; collection development; tech- Library Board President Jim “Our patrons and community doors, requiring staff training, community and serves as a place
nology; facilities and equipment Napiorkowski. “By focusing have supported us through tough having separate children and for all to discover the joy of read-
and public relations/marketing. efforts on these key areas, our times, and our employees have teen areas, completing a strate- ing, according to the mission
The enhanced level is the sec- library has shown a strong com- continued to step up to the chal- gic plan for goal-setting through statement. For more information
ond in a three-tier rating system mitment to customer service.” lenge to upgrade our services 2021 (available on the library visit www.romuluslibrary.org,
by the Library of Michigan Some of the notable improve- with a limited budget,” said website), and making sure 20 call (734) 942-7589 or like the
Quality Services Audit Checklist ments implemented while work- Braden. percent of all collection materi- library Facebook page.
Community Chorus sets Help wanted

annual spring concert Sumpter seeks clean-up volunteers

Members of the Belleville Community Anyone interested in knowing more Sumpter Township Parks and of Wear and Sherwood roads. Volunteers
Chorus will present their 13th annual about or being part of the Belleville Recreation Commission members are will be installing new mulch and sand
spring concert, Let's Go To The Movies, Community Chorus can contact Paula looking for a little help this spring. along with pulling weeds, cleaning the
beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Pence-Poston at (734) 725-1425 or email to A volunteer clean-up day for the town- pavilions and whatever other work need-
The concert will feature a variety of mspaula35@hotmail.com. Information is ship parks has been set for 10 a.m. until 4 ed to beautify the park for families to use.
songs from popular films of the recent and also available on the chorus website at p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Banotai Park. Clean up day for Graham Park, locat-
not-so-recent past. www.bellevillechorus.com. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, ed at the corner of Sumpter Road and
“Let's Go To The Movies” will be per- The Belleville Community Chorus shovels, rakes, wheel barrows, weed cut- Wear Road has been set for 10 a.m. until 4
formed at the Belleville United Methodist offers opportunities for performance of ters, weed whackers, clippers and any p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Families are
Church, 417 Charles St., Belleville. The mixed voice choral music in a variety of other tools available necessary to clean welcome and the Sumpter Township
concert features the adult chorus plus the styles. The chorus members strive to up the winter debris in the park. Parks and Recreation Commission will
Children's Chorus. The concert is under improve musical quality through educa- Banotoi Park is located at the corner be supplying lunch and beverages.
the direction of Rachael Parr and will be tion and commitment to a rehearsal and
accompanied by Judith Weed. performance schedule. The generosity of
As always, the concert is free, though donors and sponsors supports community
donations are encouraged, and sponsors activities including education, rehearsal, CITY OF ROMULUS
are welcome. performance and entertainment. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
This year, the concert is sponsored by The Belleville Community Chorus is a WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019
Atchinson Ford, Inc. 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hear-
Keyes dents. He was recognized for promoting ing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to con-
sider the following petitions:
the region with an Image Award in 2009
from the Southern Wayne County 1. BZA-2019-008; Joy/Hix Pharmacy requesting variances from Section 48-7 of the Sign
FROM PAGE 1 Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ordinance to allow a third wall sign where only one sign is permitted. The subject property is
Jim Perry, long-time executive director located at 9950 Wayne Road (Parcel ID #80-065-99-0050-003).
this position, Keyes brought extensive of the Downriver Community Conference, 2. BZA-2019-009; Detroit Metro Airport Center requesting a variance from Section 8.04(a) of
expertise in project budgeting, land acqui- said he has worked with Keyes on various the Zoning Ordinance to allow total impervious lot coverage to exceed 75%; 82% coverage is
proposed. The subject property is located at 11501 Vining Road (Parcel ID #80-082-04-0010-
sition, feasibility studies and finance. projects, sharing ideas with one another. 000).
Keyes also served for eight years as the Perry called Keyes “one of the true stars
Special Projects Manager - Tax Increment in the economic development arena.” Copies of the applications are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours which
Finance Authority, for the City of Taylor, “Tim is an economic development are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
where he was responsible for economic guru,” Perry said. “He was always looking will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written comments may be submitted and
should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,
development activities including business out for everyone and is a long-time friend. Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
retention and expansion, real estate If I had to give him a grade on everything
development assistance and tax incentive he's done, it would be A+. Hopefully, he'll Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
programs. still be involved in economic develop- City of Romulus, Michigan
Keyes belongs to and is on the boards ment.” Publish: April 11, 2019
of a number of not-for-profit organizations A graduate of Central Michigan RM 0387 - 041119 2.5 x 3.95
whose mission is to improve the image University, Keyes and his wife make their
and quality of life for Downriver resi- home in Taylor. MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 25, 2019
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
1. Moved by Talley, seconded by Abdo to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-076 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Romulus City Council held on March 11, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
19-077 2B. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Romulus
City Council held on March 11, 2019, 6:30 pm, Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Petitioner
4. Chairperson’s Report
4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Talley to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ORDINANCE 19-001 5. Mayor’s Report
CITY OF ROMULUS Mayor Burcroff narrated a power point presentation regarding current and retiree health care coverage
APPENDIX A - ZONING costs. Eight people from the audience (which included current employees and retirees) spoke about the health
AMENDMENT 1.242 care costs and court finances. Mayor Burcroff commented about an accusation that was made from a court
employee that the city spent the court’s money.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 6, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SECTION 19-078 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to concur with the administration and authorize the annu-
6.02 TO INCLUDE CONTRACTOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITHOUT STORAGE; PET al payment to the Senior Alliance until such time the City no longer wishes to participate or budget for this expen-
DAYCARE; AND RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL, AND TESTING LABORATORIES, AND diture in the Senior Alliance Account. Motion Carried Unanimously.
TO CHANGE SOME SPECIAL LAND USES TO PERMITTED USES; AND ARTICLE 7, 19-079 5B. Moved by Webb, seconded by Abdo to concur with the administration and approve the re-appoint-
BUSINESS DISTRICTS SECTION 7.02 TO INCLUDE KENNELS AND LONG-TERM ments of Lucinda Rhoton, Mark Lewkowicz, Gerald Wendland, Terrell Bird, Virgil Varner, William Crane and
PARKING (PARK AND BARK) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF Sheldon Chandler to the Historical Commission with terms to expire on December 29, 2019. Motion Carried
ROMULUS. COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S Unanimously.
OFFICE, 11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI. 19-080 5C. Moved by Williams, seconded by Roscoe to deny the no action request on State Law P.A. 152 but
to allow City Council to take action to opt out of State Law P.A.152. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Roscoe, Wadsworth,
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS: Webb, Williams. Nays – Abdo, Barden, Talley. Motion Failed.
SECTION 1. Article 6, amended. SECTION 2. Article 7 amended. 5D. No Action Taken.
SECTION 3: Severability. 19-081 5E. Moved by Webb, seconded by Wadsworth to not adopt a resolution to modify the pre-65 retiree
Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of this ordinance be held in any manner invalid health care and prescription drug coverage. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb, Williams.
by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any state agency having authority to do so for any Nays – Barden, Talley. Motion Carried.
reason whatsoever, such holdings shall be construed and limited to such words, sentence, phrase, 5F. No Action Taken, withdrawn by Mayor.
or any portion of the ordinance held to be so invalid and shall not be construed as effecting the 5G. No Action Taken, withdrawn by Mayor.
validity of any of the remaining words, sentences, phrases or portions of this ordinance. 6A. Clerk’s Report
SECTION 4: Conflicting Ordinances. 19-082 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to approve second reading, final adoption of a Zoning
Ordinance to amend Article 6, Central Business District, Section 6.02; and Article 7, Business District, Section
All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Romulus inconsistent or in conflict with the 7.02 of the City of Romulus Zoning Ordinance which was introduced at the Council meeting of March 11, 2019,
provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency hereby expressly Motion Carried Unanimously.
repealed. 19-083 6A2. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Abdo to approve first reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
SECTION 5: Effective Date. TA-2018-001; Section 7.05, Vining Road Subarea Overlay District. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden,
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication thereof in an official newspaper, which publication Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
shall be made when the minutes passing the ordinance are published subject to revocation at will of 19-084 6A3. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Webb to cancel the study session to discuss the overlay district that
the City of Romulus at any time. is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2019. Motion Carried Unanimously.
ADOPTED, APPROVED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this 6B. Treasurer’s Report
25th day of March, 2019. LeROY D. BURCROFF, Mayor, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 7. Public Comment
A resident spoke about the gasoline tax.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City Council of A retiree suggested that the City reach out to other communities to see how they are handling retiree health costs.
the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held in the City Council Room in said City on A resident said the problem regarding the high cost of health care needs to be solved.
the 25th day of March, 2019. Two City employees and one court employee spoke about the cost of health care.
I further certify that the foregoing was published in The Eagle, a newspaper of general cir- A resident spoke about the health care coverage.
culation in the City of Romulus, on the 11th day of April, 2019. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk. 8. Unfinished Business
Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition 9. New Business
may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti- Councilwoman Williams asked the mayor to investigate the accusation that was made regarding the City spend-
tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of ing court money.
the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was 10. Communication
19-085 11. Moved by Abdo, seconded by Talley to pay Warrant 19-06 in the amount of $1,934,512.13. Roll Call
elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council Vote: Ayes – Abdo, Barden, Roscoe, Talley, Wadsworth, Webb. Nays – Williams. Motion Carried.
shall immediately reconsider such ordinance. 12. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council.
Introduced: 3/11/2019 Motion Carried Unanimously.
Adopted: 3/25/2019 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
Published/Effective: 4/11/2019 RM 0388 - 041119 2.5 x 6.296 copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on March 25, 2019. RM 0389 - 041119 2.5 x 7.735